With just the semi finals and final left, the Strictly judges - who are joined on set by fourth panel member Len Goodman - have raised eyebrows with their recent comments both on the show and in the press.

Dance favourite Len, 65, revealed he believed Alesha could quit the show after just one series, paving the way for a return for sacked Arlene Phillips, 66.

Len said: ‘She’s
young and she’s got a singing career in front of her. I would
understand that.

‘She’s done a fabulous job. But if she feels
her singing career is suffering, then if that’s what she wants to do,
so be it.

‘It would be much nicer if you kept the same panel going along because people get used to that.

‘I would imagine there would be a certain per cent of people would feel that was disloyal and unethical.’

Last week Craig, 44, told The Mail on Sunday he ‘would
love’ Arlene to return.

He suggested her departure was a publicity
stunt – sparking a row to boost ratings.

Alesha compared the show to a panto in an interview with the Radio
Times.

She said: ‘The best pantos succeed because of the fierce
audience interaction. Strictly isn’t that different.’

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